Twenty-fifth International Conference on Learning

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to analyze and to propose the model of leadership development for learning organization of universities in Thailand. Mixed methods research applied qualitative methods to explain quantitative results was used for research design. The samples were 400 instructors and support staff from universities in Bangkok and its vicinity. Key informants were 5 experts and selected by purposive sampling. Questionnaires and interview form were used for research tools. Quanltitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Qualitative data was analyzed by using content analysis. Results indicated that leadership development for learning organization showed at high level. For the attributes of leadership for learning organization was also showed at high level. The correlation between the leadership development in the field of vision, team learning, and mastery with the attributes showed at medium level to high level. Twenty-six variables showed the best selected prediction. Effect on the attributes of leadership for learning organization increased at 95.20 percent (R2 = .952) with the statistical significance at the level of .05. A developed model of leadership development had 3 main aspects consisted of Vision, Mastery and learning Team called VMT Model.